Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go extended assistance to the victims of two separate fire incidents that took place in Manila City.

He said it is about time for government to address the need for better fire safety measures and proper evacuation centers for victims due to the high frequency of fire-related accidents in the country.

In his latest visit to victims of another fire incident in Pandacan last night, Go witnessed how evacuees had to suffer by sleeping in the sidewalks under makeshift tents that serve as their temporary shelter due to the lack of existing emergency facilities in the area.

Go said that if elected in the Senate, he will push for reforms to improve existing fire safety measures. This includes formulating better fire prevention awareness programs and establishing quality emergency response facilities in times of natural and man-made calamities.

In his recent visits to fire victims, Go proved once again that being a private citizen would not stop him from serving the public. Aside from the relief assistance he and his friends from the private sector brought for the victims, he will also assist in following up with the government agencies that can provide further assistance to the affected families.

Go also committed to provide uniforms for children and worker victims. To those who wish to go back to their home provinces, he said he will assist in their transportation needs. Go will also help relay their requests to the National Housing Authority (NHA) for those who wish to be relocated to better homes.

Go encouraged the affected individuals who are in need of medical attention especially the senior citizens to avail of services from the nearest Malasakit Center.

The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop program of President Duterte to hasten the delivery of medical services and give poor patients access to free medicine. A fast lane prioritizing the senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) is also available.

Kuya Bong Go assured the Filipinos that even if he is no longer officially at the side of President Duterte, he will remain as SAP, but not as Special Assistant to the President, instead he will be the Special Assistant to the People — bringing help and assistance to every Filipino who is in need wherever, whenever in the best that he can as a private citizen.

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